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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson says he’s entering his physical prime and credits offseason workouts with Christian McCaffrey in California for improving his readiness, stressing recovery and staying healthy while adjusting to a new Falcons offense under coach Kevin Stefanski and aiming to lead and improve every year.
Christian McCaffrey was named Comeback Player of the Year at NFL Honors after a remarkable 2025 rebound from a 2024 season cut short by injuries. He won 31 of 50 first‑place votes (395 points), beating out Aidan Hutchinson, Dak Prescott, Trevor Lawrence and Stefon Diggs. After missing 13 games in 2024, he started all 17 in 2025, rushing 311 times for 1,202 yards and 10 TDs, and adding 102 receptions for 924 yards and seven receiving TDs (2,126 yards from scrimmage), while leading the NFL in receiving yards by a running back. He became the first 49ers player to win the award since Garrison Hearst in 2001 and the first non-quarterback winner since Keenan Allen in 2017.
Christian McCaffrey won the Comeback Player of the Year for the 2025 season, becoming the first running back to claim the award since 2001, after a healthy year with the 49ers that saw 1,202 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs, plus 102 receptions for 924 yards. San Francisco went 12-5 and made the playoffs before a divisional-round exit. Finalists included Stefon Diggs, Aidan Hutchinson, Trevor Lawrence and Dak Prescott, with one vote for Philip Rivers. In the postseason, McCaffrey had 83 rushing yards in two games and 11 receptions for 105 yards with two TDs.
Team NFC rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit to beat Team AFC 66-52 in the Pro Bowl Games flag football in San Francisco, with 49ers stars Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Juszczyk, Trent Williams, Luke Gifford, and Jon Weeks contributing; the NFC outscored the AFC 30-8 in the second half, capped by a fourth-quarter Hurts-to-Lamb TD that sealed the win. Kittle was listed as a Pro Bowler but did not play due to injury. Jerry Rice coached the NFC and Steve Young coached the AFC; the event marked the first Pro Bowl Games during Super Bowl week. Replays air on ESPN networks, with next year’s Pro Bowl headed to Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was named a finalist for MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, and Comeback Player of the Year, while head coach Kyle Shanahan earned a finalist spot for AP Coach of the Year after guiding the team to 12 regular-season wins. Winners will be revealed at the NFL Honors on Feb. 5. McCaffrey highlighted a historic 2025 season with 1,202 rushing yards, 102 receptions for 924 yards, 7 rushing TDs, and 2,126 yards from scrimmage, including a franchise-record 413 touches and multiple 100+ reception seasons; Shanahan was praised for leadership despite injuries, with players calling it his best coaching year.
AP revealed finalists for eight 2025 NFL awards, led by five MVP contenders (Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey, Stafford). Other finalists span Defensive and Offensive Player of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Rookies, Comeback Player, and Coach categories, with the Walter Payton Man of the Year and Hall of Fame class to be announced during NFL Honors on Feb. 5, including a red-carpet show.
The 49ers defeated the Giants 34-24, with Christian McCaffrey shining as the hero, rushing for 97 yards and scoring twice, while the Giants' Graham Gano missed a crucial field goal, and Tatum Bethune was a standout defensively. The Giants struggled offensively in the first half, gaining only 39 yards on their final six possessions, leading to criticism from Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Christian McCaffrey set an NFL record with his 16th game featuring both a rushing and receiving touchdown, breaking a tie with Marshall Faulk, as he helped the 49ers secure a strong lead against the Giants.
The article discusses potential NFL trades before the deadline, highlighting key players like Christian McCaffrey, Roquan Smith, and Von Miller, and explores possible landing spots for other notable players such as Trey Hendrickson, Breece Hall, and Kirk Cousins, amid ongoing rumors and team needs.
In Week 7 of the NFL, Ja'Marr Chase and Christian McCaffrey were named Players of the Week for their outstanding performances, with Chase setting Bengals records and McCaffrey achieving a historic 201-yard game. Other weekly honors went to players from the Patriots, Packers, Browns, and Panthers for their defensive and special teams contributions.
The 49ers improved to 5-2 with a strong running game and a solid performance on SNF, overcoming injuries and showcasing a balanced attack led by Christian McCaffrey and a steady quarterback Mac Jones, while their defense also performed well despite key player absences.
The San Francisco 49ers secured a 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, highlighted by Christian McCaffrey's standout performance, marking his best game of the season.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris blamed a personnel mistake for a critical error that led to their 20-10 loss to the 49ers, highlighting a missed opportunity and a need for improvement ahead of their next game against the Dolphins.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan praised Christian McCaffrey as the most consistent player he's been around, highlighting his significant contribution in a win over the Falcons where McCaffrey accounted for 62% of the team's yards with 201 total yards and two touchdowns, maintaining his streak of at least 100 scrimmage yards in all seven games this season.
Christian McCaffrey's standout performance with 201 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns led the 49ers to a 20-10 victory over the Falcons, setting NFL and franchise records for all-purpose yards and demonstrating his crucial role in the team's success despite injuries and key player absences.